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Three arrested with one charged in human trafficking probe- RVIPF

Information coming out of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is that a number of persons have been arrested following the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, February 2, 2023, in relation to an ongoing major investigation into human trafficking in the Territory. Photo: VINO/File
According to the release, the Police Commissioner Mr Mark Collins said that the investigation is a complex one that is far-reaching. Photo: Facebook
According to the release, the Police Commissioner Mr Mark Collins said that the investigation is a complex one that is far-reaching. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming out of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is that a number of persons have been arrested following the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, February 2, 2023, in relation to an ongoing major investigation into human trafficking in the Territory.

Police said as a result of the search, three persons were arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, and one female, Genette Colastin 37, from Pockwood Pond was subsequently charged on February 4, 2023, with various human trafficking offenses.

“The other two persons were released pending further investigation. Four persons who are believed to be victims of human trafficking from another island were rescued. They are now in the hands of the Immigration Department,” police said.

Probe is complex & far-reaching - Top Cop 

According to the release, the Police Commissioner Mr Mark Collins said that the investigation is a complex one that is far-reaching, “human trafficking also known as modern-day slavery is a problem all over the world. If you have any suspicion of human trafficking, I urge you to call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 800 8477,” he said.

Persons interested in more information on human trafficking, help, or advice can visit the websites antislavery.org or humantraffickinghotline.org.

Police said that given the investigation remains ongoing, the force will not be making any further comments on the matter.                                                        

13 Responses to “Three arrested with one charged in human trafficking probe- RVIPF”

  • watcher (04/02/2023, 16:56) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Genette, how did you get yourself involved in this mess? I always thought better of you than that, but if you really were then you need to face a harsh penalty for this crime
    • @watcher (04/02/2023, 22:03) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      the love of money is how.....
    • GREED (04/02/2023, 23:24) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
      @watcher because of greed and selfishness. Everyone involved deserves to be tossed away. All future jobs and opportunities have been demolished. She and a lot more fairly young people who’s about that extra bread will be regretting it soon enough
  • Weak. (04/02/2023, 17:02) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    Weak people show off and take advantage of the small man. That's what the Force is doing. The Street knows that this trafficking goes up the ladder, the force knows that also but they afraid to touch those at the top, who are mostly responsible,. So, it continues ..
  • y (04/02/2023, 17:53) Like (15) Dislike (8) Reply
    This is one of tola livelihood sò this is not news this is history
  • Linda (04/02/2023, 17:57) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    Genette Colastin? What a filthy piece of cow turd she is. Lock her up for a lonnnnnnnnnng time! Slimy Whench!
  • Eha (04/02/2023, 18:24) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    Fimally got caught they been doing this for year it was only a matter of time...the other still in hati.she esvape the bullet
  • The wise equalstand (04/02/2023, 19:23) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    What about bird and fish trafficking. Y'all babylon system can't control the animals but want to limit man. That is why fire must bun y'all wicked people gallivanting as righteous humans.
    • papa (05/02/2023, 10:59) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply

      Bird and fish not complaining.
      Any figment of your mini conscience in operation that would suggest you initiate a formal complaint / even anonymously to the relevant authority?
      Why not
  • Asking For Myself (04/02/2023, 21:47) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    What about the police human trafficking?
  • flUffy (04/02/2023, 22:07) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Daylight does run til moonlight catch up with it!! I guess the illegal immigrants tired sacrifricing ltheir lives and limbs to make it to the US.,that they start snitching out their own????‍♀️..THEY SET YOU UP GOOD MY GIRL...( ITS SLWAYS YOUR OWN THOU)
  • ccc (05/02/2023, 07:41) Like (0) Dislike (9) Reply
    Now they will back off the esteemed


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